Cultivating Leaders: Tiana Gilliland’s Scholarly Achievement and Leadership Development

Tiana Gilliland is a first-generation student who grew up in Grant Pass, Oregon. Tiana’s journey to SOU is a brilliant testament to the profound impact of higher education on students who work diligently to carve their own path toward academic excellence. At Grants Pass High School, where Tiana graduated, she participated in an impressive array of extracurricular activities. Key Club, Interact Club, wrestling, cross country, track and field, HOSA (Future Health Professionals), the math team and National Honor Society—all these endeavors laid the foundation for her varied leadership engagement at SOU. Tiana is the second Tribal Nations Honors College Scholar, pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in both healthcare administration and business administration. Her dedication to cultivating leadership at SOU is remarkable.

Academic Pursuits: A Multifaceted Exploration at SOU

After participating in the dual enrollment program at RCC and SOU in high school, Tiana was certain she wanted to pursue her degree at SOU. While Tiana is receiving a degree in healthcare administration, she’s also expanded her academic horizons with minors in health promotion and ethics. She’s also embraced the challenge of a second degree in business administration and a certificate in the management of human resources.